Today’s Hormone Horoscope: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Today’s Hormone Horoscope: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Which week are you on in your cycle?

Week 1First day of period to Day 7Today’s hormone-cast: As estrogen and testosterone rise, they boost brain chemicals that make you feel more confident about your work, school, kids, home, gorgeous hair, whatever you like most about your life. And, according to a new study, these prideful feelings affect your shopping habits, making you gravitate toward beautiful shoes, clothes, jewelry and other items that make you stand out in a crowd, reports the Journal of Consumer Research.

Week 2Day 8 to Day 13Today’s hormone-cast: Week 2 talkativeness reminds me of a woman I knew in college who had no filters—she would say anything that came into her head. This included brutally honest opinions and jokes that, while funny, pushed the envelope of politeness. I bring this up because during Week 2, high estrogen and testosterone are loosening your lips and making you say (or post) things on the fly that other folks might find a tad offensive.

Week 3Day 14 (or ovulation) to Day 22Today’s hormone-cast: You’ll likely choose less risky options today as rising progesterone and lower estrogen make you more concerned about safety and money. For instance, you may slow down a bit while driving, turn down an investment offer or sign up for a book group over a sky-diving adventure.

Week 4Day 23 to the end of cycleToday’s hormone-cast: Cut yourself some slack today. Plunging estrogen is making you more self-critical. As a result, you may get annoyed at something you said or did, or because your hair didn’t come out just right. Make yourself feel better by acknowledging that descending hormones are making you more sensitive to your own mistakes. Then remember that we all make them, too, even on our best days.

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Gabrielle Lichterman, founder of Hormonology® and a longtime women’s health journalist, pioneered the growing movement among women to live in sync with their menstrual cycles and know more about all the ways their hormones impact their moods, health and behavior. This movement was launched in 2005 with Gabrielle’s groundbreaking book, 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods and Potential, and her creation of Hormonology®. She offers a variety of tools–including her popular free Hormone Horoscope® app, eBooks, infographics, videos and tips–to share vital information about hormones.